Below are the latest columns from the St. Louis Review. Click on a title or the 'Continue Reading' link to read the whole story.
 Archbishop Robert J. Carlson greeted Sister Deloris of the Immaculate Heart before he celebrated Holy Mass Saturday in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the first profession of vows for Sister Deloris of the Immaculate Heart and Sister Magdalen of St. Jerome, both members of the Contemplative Sisters of the Good Shepherd in Florissant. In the background is Father Robert Szydlowski, senior associate at St. Martin de Porres Parish in Hazelwood.
September 1, 2010
In January when I published my vision for Catholic schools, I wrote: "We cannot be content with the status quo or, worse, with declining enrollments in our schools. To truly be Alive in Christ our schools must be vibrant centers of evangelization and missionary activity. Promoting growth is not optional — no matter how difficult the challenges." I know the challenges are enormous. The demographics seem to be against us. Even the largest... |
August 25, 2010
Here is the weekly schedule for Archbishop Robert J. Carlson: Saturday, August 28 11 a.m. Celebrant and homilist for Diamond Jubilee Mass, Contemplative Sisters of Good Shepherd, Florissant 4:30 p.m. Celebrant and homilist for Mass honoring Blessed Teresa of Calcutta's birth, Blessed Teresa of Calcutta parish, Ferguson Sunday, August 29 5 p.m. Celebrant and homilist for Mass honoring 50th anniversary of paris... |
 Archbishop Robert J. Carlson celebrated Mass in the Chapel of St. Vincent de Paul at the Cardinal Rigali Center on Aug. 25, the feast of St. Louis IX. St. Louis IX, the patron saint of the archdiocese, ruled France in the middle of the 13th century and was canonized in 1297 by Pope Boniface VIII. To read more about St. Louis, see stlouisreview.com/Cv9.
August 23, 2010
What are the fundamental characteristics of a Catholic school? What constitutes a school's "Catholic identity"? It's not the externals — the crucifixes on the classroom walls, the pictures and statues of the saints, the habits worn by the Sisters or the little boxes or rice bowls used to collect money for the missions. These are important physical symbols (sacramentals) that remind us of deeper truths, but they are not the essential thi... |
 Archbishop Robert J. Carlson spoke with Bob and Peggy McGartland of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish at the celebration for the Federation of Catholic Schools in the Northeast Deanery Aug. 11. The McGartlands were incolved in the early stages of planning for what would become the federation. The presentation was held at the Knights of Columbus Hall on the Old St Ferdinand Shrine property. A reception and tours of the shrine followed the presentation.
August 18, 2010
During my first year as archbishop of St. Louis, I visited many schools and learned a lot about the rich tradition and history of Catholic education in this part of the country. Who could fail to be impressed by, and grateful for, the heritage that is ours? We all owe an enormous debt of gratitude to the women and men — clergy, religious and laypeople — who built our schools and who have sustained our commitment to Catholic education for nearl... |
|
August 18, 2010
Here is the weekly schedule for Archbishop Robert J. Carlson: Saturday, Aug. 21 5 p.m. Celebrant and homilist for Mass, Cathedral Basilica, Central West End Sunday, Aug. 22 2 p.m. Celebrant for Mass honoring 350th anniversary of the death of St. Vincent de Paul and St. Louise de Marillac, Cathedral Basilica, Central West End ... |
 Archbishop Robert J. Carlson greeted Catholic educators after the Aug. 9 Mass at St. Francis Xavier “College” Church that opened the annual Religious Education Institute, held on the campus of St. Louis University in Midtown St. Louis. The institute, presented by the archdiocesan Catholic Education Office and sponsored by SLU’s Department of Theological Studies, drew about 1,400 religious educators from all around the archdiocese. The all-day institute included workshop sessions, speakers and a keynote address by Bishop Richard Malone of the Diocese of Portland, Maine.
August 11, 2010
Last week I observed that the final two commandments of the Decalogue are concerned with sins of desire, or concupiscence. I also pointed out that, in our Church's catechetical tradition, the Ninth Commandment forbids inappropriate desires of the flesh while the Tenth Commandment forbids inappropriate desire for material things — coveting another's goods. I think it's fitting that God's final warning to the Hebrew people, and to us, is... |
|
August 11, 2010
Archbishop Robert J. Carlson has made the following appointments: Rev. Paul J. Spielman, chaplain of St. John Nepomuk Chapel, is granted retirement status and to reside at his private residence, effective Aug. 15, 2010. Deacon Kenneth C. Clemens, permanent deacon, while continuing to assist the pastor of Holy Infant Parish in Ballwin, is appointed as director of St. John Nepomuk Chapel i... |
August 11, 2010
Archbishop Robert J. Carlson has made the following appointments: Saturday, Aug. 14 5 p.m. Celebrant and homilist for Installation of Father Mark Dolan, Our Lady of the Presentation, North St. Louis County Sunday, Aug. 15 8:30 a.m. Celebrant and homilist for Installation of Msgr. Ted Wojcicki, Immaculate Conception Church,... |
|
August 3, 2010
Here is the weekly schedule for Archbishop Robert J. Carlson: Saturday, August 7 10:15 a.m. Carmelite Sisters Vocation Day, Greet the Archbishop, Archbishop's Residence, Central West End Sunday, August 8 10 a.m. Celebrant and homilist for Mass in honor of 160th anniversary, St. Alphonsus Parish, Silex ... |
 Archbishop Robert J. Carlson posed for a snapshot with members of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Kights of Peter Claver after he celebrated Mass during the organization’s annual convention Aug. 1 in Downtown St. Louis.
August 3, 2010
The Ninth and Tenth Commandments forbid what may be called "sins of desire" (concupiscence). In our Church's catechetical tradition, the Ninth Commandment forbids carnal concupiscence — inappropriate desires of the flesh — while the Tenth Commandment forbids inappropriate desire for material things — coveting another's goods. Intense, inappropriate desires lead us away from what is truly good for us. The Church teaches that because we a... |
 Archbishop Robert J. Carlson anointed Carol Clay with Holy Chrism during the Sacrament of Confirmation at St. Nicholas Church July 25 in St. Louis. The archbishop was at St. Nicholas to bless the Heros of Education Tree of Life and confirm 12 youths from the parish.
July 28, 2010
Let your "yes" mean "yes" and your "no" mean "no." Anything more is from the evil one (Matthew 5:37). In other words, we are not to misrepresent the truth in our relations with others. To His disciples, Jesus taught the unconditional love of truth: Let what you say be simply yes or no. Before Pilate, Christ... |
July 21, 2010
Here is the weekly schedule for Archbishop Robert J.Carlson:
Saturday, July 24 5 p.m. Celebrant and homilist for Mass and reception, Holy Name of Jesus parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors
Sunday, July 25 10:30 a.m. Celebrant and homilist for Mass, Sacrament of Confirmation, blessing of Heroes of Edu... |
|
July 19, 2010
You shall not steal (Exodus 20:15; Deuteronomy 5:19). The Seventh Commandment forbids unjustly taking or keeping the goods of one's neighbor and wronging him or her in any way with respect to the material possessions that rightfully belong to another. It also means it is a sin to cheat on your income tax! It is under the Seventh Commandment that we find the right to private property and the means to obta... |
July 14, 2010
Here is the weekly schedule for Archbishop Robert J. Carlson: Monday, July 12-Wednesday, July 21 Messengers of Peace, Colombia Thursday, July 22 9:30 a.m. Meeting with ministry team leaders, Cardinal Rigali Center, Shrewsbury 6 p.m. Dinner with priest personnel board, St. Peter Parish, Kirkwood Fr... |
 Archbishop Robert J. Carlson spoke with Sister Marie Joseph, LSP, during a special event for religious July 7 at the Vatican Splendors Exhibit at the Missouri History Museum. Archbishop Carlson and and Sister Marie Joseph were looking at a reproduction of La Pieta, which Michelangelo scuplted in 1499.
July 14, 2010
You shall not commit adultery (Exodus 20:14) A recent poll suggests that a majority of Americans over age 50 approve of "extramarital sex" (the secular or "non-judgmental" term for adultery). Aren't you saddened by this? The sanctity of marriage is seriously diminished when we allow casual attitudes about sexuality to cloud our thinking about what it means to be human pers... |
July 6, 2010
God's law in the Old Testament is clear and unambiguous: You shall not kill. Jesus is even more demanding: Every one who is angry is liable to judgment. Sins against the Fifth Commandment are easy to commit. Any time we think, speak or act out of anger or hatred or jealousy or revenge, we abuse God's commandment that we respect His most precious gift, the gift of life — especially human life. Human life is sacred because, from it... |
|
June 29, 2010
Rev. Herbert C. Hauck, on assignment in the Diocese of Phoenix, Ariz., is granted retirement status, with continued residence in Arizona, effective June 21, 2010. Deacon Diosdado L. Maranan, MD, a permanent deacon assisting the pastor of St. David Parish in Arnold, is granted retirement status, effective June 1, 2010. Reverend Monsignor Jerome D. Billing, JCL Chancellor for Canonical Affairs Ar... |
June 29, 2010
Saturday, July 3 4 p.m. Celebrant and homilist for Mass, St. George Parish, South St. Louis County Wednesday, July 7 10 a.m. Day for Religious at Vatican Splendors exhibit, Missouri History Museum, Forest Park Thursday, July 8 1:30 p.m. Meeting with Ministry Team Leaders, Cardinal R... |
Saint Louis Review
20 Archbishop May Dr. Saint Louis, MO 63119
314-792-7500
